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West Bergholt is a large rural Essex village lying near the border of the English counties of Essex and Suffolk. It is situated just outside and to the North-west of Colchester – Britain’s Oldest Recorded town. The village has a population of around 3,500
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Five years ago this week the COVID equivalent of Churchill's speech resonated as the first Vaccines started to be delivered through the Creffield Surgery.

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#ThrowbackThursday #TheEndOfTheBeginning #COVIDvaccines
January 22, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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Four years ago we published the latest changes that were being made to the Highway Code, can you remember what they were? Do you notice them being followed?
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#ThrowbackThursday #pedestrianpriority #saferovertaking #roundabouts #dutchreach
Highway Code changes on 29th January! - West Bergholt
There are major changes to the Highway Code taking effect on 29th January - you need to be prepared, they are quite radical!
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January 15, 2026 at 1:43 PM
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St Mary's latest News Update is now available online at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/st-marys-new... starting with an extract from "The 12 Joys of Christmas"
#bereavement #biggardenbirdwatc #ecochurch #mothersunion
St Mary’s News – The Pine Needles Edition - West Bergholt
This month’s news includes a 'pine needles' extract from the ‘Twelve Joys of Christmas’ by Nicholas Papadopulos.
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January 3, 2026 at 3:37 PM
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Just over 5 years ago the Parish Council launched its Environmental Plan covering the period up to 2026. They will be reviewing it to carry the good work forward this year.

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#ThrowbackThursday #westbergholtparishcouncil #environmentalprotection
Plan For the Environment Launched - West Bergholt
The Parish Council has agred a Plan For the Environment to see it through to 2026. It aims to increase diversity, improve habitats & more.
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January 1, 2026 at 11:05 PM
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The November meeting of the Council covered a lot of ground. Celebrating Cllr. Stone's invite to Buckingham Palace. Discussion about CCC's Local Plan. - Read the summary, & minutes in full, at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/minutes-of-p...
#shapecolchestersfuture #servicetocommunity #NeighbourhoodPolicing
Cllr Harry Stone receiving his invitation to Buckingham Palace.
December 15, 2025 at 3:50 PM
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Whilst the outlook for the coming winter is not severe we all know how unexpected snowfall can suddenly cause havoc. In 2021 we put out an appeal for volunteers, consider this to be an open invite... westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/who-wants-to...

#ThrowbackThursday #winteriscoming #teamwork
Who Wants to Join the Snow Patrol? - West Bergholt
Snow Patrol have helped keep the village running in the past when snow storms hit and volunteers are now sought to join their ranks.
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December 11, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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Revd. Heather introduces the "Finding Joy" edition of St Mary's News reflecting on worrisome times now and 2,000 years ago. Also details of all Christmas services and other activities this month. Read it online at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/st-marys-new...
December 2, 2025 at 10:04 PM
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The Government is now consulting on 4 Local Government Reorganisation proposals until 11th January 2026. Find out more about these proposals and how to take part in the consultation at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/local-govern...

#HaveYourSay #consultation
Local Government Reorganisation - West Bergholt
Upcoming Local Government Reorganisation will likely not affect Parish Councils but will affect District, Borough, City & County Councils.
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November 26, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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In 2021, the Local History Group had a talk by Adam Wightman about Roman Discoveries at 2 sites in Colchester. Find out what he told them at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/from-digs-to...
#ThrowbackThursday #history #romanruins
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November 20, 2025 at 12:15 AM
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In 2022 our Parish Council Chair led the Firewalk which raised around £10,000 for the Stelena Hospice. Read the story & view the video at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/firewalk-fun...

#ThrowbackThursday #GoodCauses #HospiceCare #sthelenacolchester
Firewalk Fundraiser for St Helena Hospice - West Bergholt
The Chair of West Bergholt Parish Council was one of around 70 fundraisers for St Helena Hospice to do a firewalk at Orpen Hall last week.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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This Saturday 15th (starting from the Old Church at 10am) the Friends of Hillhouse Wood are going on a Fungus Hunt. Last year they found Waxcaps, Turkey Tails, King Alfred's Cakes & many more. Read their report at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/fungi-hunt-2...
#ThrowbackThursday #FungiFun #HillhouseWood
November 13, 2025 at 1:58 PM
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The Friends of Hillhouse Woods next guided walk takes place on Saturday 15th November and will be in pursuit of Fungi! You can also read about their recent Autumn Fruits walk at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/autumn-fruit...
#guidedwalk #fungushunt
November 9, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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🏡 West Bergholt faces 3 proposed housing sites under Colchester’s Local Plan. Parish Council is pushing back with surveys, meetings & evidence. 🗣️ Public consultation starts soon—make your voice heard! #WestBergholt #LocalPlan #EssexVillage #CommunityAction
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November 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Five years ago this month plans for a socially distanced Remembrance Service was impacted by a new lockdown. This year's service will take place on 9th November. Find out more at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/remembrance-...
#ThrowbackThursday #rememberanceday #RedPoppy
November 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM
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Three years ago this month, Special Constable "Spike" talked about his role as a Special, you can read the article & see the video at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/do-you-have-.... We still need our specials, are you interested?
#ThrowbackThursday #volunteering #essexpolice
November 6, 2025 at 11:07 AM
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6 years ago our Neighbourhood Plan was adopted as official policy by CBC. This was the culmination of over 6 years work by the Parish Council and volunteers. Find out more at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/the-final-hu...
#ThrowbackThursday #planning #ProtectingGreenSpace #ProtectingCharacterAreas
October 30, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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The reflection and remembrance edition of St Mary's News covers Remembrance service, Advent, some new groups to join, COP30 and more; you can read it online at.

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#RemembranceDay #MothersUnion #AdventWindows2025 #cop30
October 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Halloween can be fun but it also raises concerns for some. Essex Police issued some useful guidance on this in 2022 that is worth repeating as Halloween is fast approaching:
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#ThrowbackThursday #halloween
Halloween - Fun or Fear? - West Bergholt
Essex Police a re concerned that Halloween isn't always fun for some - check out why. Also a Business Survey from Colchester.
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October 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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Five years ago this month a special Lockdown Edition of the Village Bulletin was published with stories about the Co-op Dancers, The Bears, Zoom meetings & more.
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#ThrowbackThursday #TheBears #CoopDancers #Lockdown
Cover of Lockdown Village Bulletin
October 23, 2025 at 12:18 PM
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Colchester’s Natural History Museum has launched a "Wild About Essex" redevelopment project focusing on climate, biodiversity, and community. They want our input, can you spare a few minutes?
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#nature #museums
Wild About Essex? - West Bergholt
Survey by Colchester’s Natural History Museum's Wild About Essex redevelopment focusing on climate, biodiversity, and community.
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October 21, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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Two years ago we learned that St Mary's Church had earned the Bronze Award for being an Eco Church, this year they have set their sights on getting Gold having won Silver last year.
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#ThrowbackThursday #findoutmore #savetheplanet
October 9, 2025 at 2:32 PM
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Eight years ago today we shared tips to help prevent road flooding—especially in winter. Landowners and householders have legal duties you might not know about. Read the article at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/call-landown....

#ThrowbackThursday #ResponsibleCitizenship #clearditches #overhangingtrees
Call for Landowners & Householders to Tidy Up - West Bergholt
Essex County Council are calling for landowners and householders with land or gardens next to a road to help prevent winter problems this year.
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September 25, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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The ballot to agree the Neighbourhood Plan for our village was held 6 years ago this month. Now we need to update our baseline Housing Needs, please connect to
our survey at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/housing-need... to give your views.
#ThrowbackThursday #houseswewant
Housing Needs Survey - West Bergholt
The Parish Council wants to understand residents' views before any new housing is allocated to the village. Please take our survey.
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September 18, 2025 at 8:20 PM
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Eight years ago the Bergholt Youth Group was under threat of closing down, fortunately new volunteers stepped forward to build the group that we see today. See the article at westbergholt-pc.gov.uk/goodbye-byg-...
#ThrowbackThursday #celebratevolunteers
Goodbye BYG - End of an Era? - West Bergholt
It could be goodbye BYG following disappointing response to request for volunteers to step in to help manage the youth club. 12th October is crunchtime.
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September 18, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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🏠 Colchester has been told it needs to build 11,000 more homes than previously expected. Find out more about this (& where we might be affected), and have your say on what type of homes come here by responding to our survey:

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#localhomesforlocalneeds
September 6, 2025 at 11:56 AM